How can we help?

Email support@ottersoccer.app with “OtterCheckers” in the subject. If something went wrong, include your device model, iOS version, app version, and what happened. Please do not send passwords or payment details.

Start a game

Choose New game, then 1 player to play against the computer or 2 players to take turns on this device. Starting a new game replaces the current match.

Make a move

Black plays first. Move diagonally forward on the dark squares. Jump an opposing piece to capture it; in build 3 and later, captures are optional by default. Enable Require jumps when starting a new game to make captures mandatory. Once a capture starts, tap each highlighted landing square to complete the chain with the same piece. Existing saved games keep their original rules. Reach the far side to become a king and move in either direction. Crowning ends the turn. Win by leaving your opponent with no legal move. This is American checkers: men capture forward, and kings move one square or jump one piece at a time.

Hints and review

Hint highlights a suggested move and explains it. Review moves lets you look back through the current match; Return to game resumes play. In a two-player match, both players should agree before undoing.

Sound and accessibility

Open Settings at the top of the screen. Music and effects have separate switches and volume controls. Audio respects Silent mode and pauses when you leave. Settings also offers a flat high-contrast board and optional haptics. OtterCheckers follows your device’s Reduce Motion setting.

Saved games

Your current match saves automatically on this device. There is no account or cloud game sync. Deleting the app removes local game data. Apple manages purchases and refunds through the App Store.

Game Center and invitations

Choose Play online, then Game Center games to invite a friend or resume a match. Both players need OtterCheckers, internet access, and separate Game Center accounts. Share an invitation creates a small attachment for Messages, Mail, or another app. Open the attachment in OtterCheckers within seven days, confirm, and continue through Game Center. If the player cannot be found, use the native Game Center friend picker.

Online turns save to Game Center. Checkers jump chains keep the same player until complete; Reversi automatically passes when a player has no move. A failed refresh locks moves until your game is synchronized. Use Refresh game after reconnecting. Return to local game restores your offline match without resigning. Use Resign game to concede.